What does it cost to live near the country's biggest landmarks?
In some markets, prime real estate close to one of the nation's leading destinations can be had for as little as $110K. Elsewhere, it might cost a homebuyer several millions of dollars
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
A piece of the San Francisco Bay could be yours for $25M
The only private island in San Francisco Bay is up for a sale with a $25M price tag. Red Rock Island is a 6-acre vacant hill just off the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge north of the city
by Ben Verde Jan 4
Redfin CEO: With commissions in peril 'cooperation may crumble'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said at Inman Connect on Wednesday that pressure from lawsuits and the Department of Justice may ultimately lead to 'a different world' than the one that exists today
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Christie's International Real Estate launches major NorCal expansion
The founding real estate agents of Christie's International Real Estate San Francisco | Marin | Wine Country hail from The Payton + Binnings Team and boast $200M in transactions annually
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
Redfin eliminates salaries, pivots to commission model in LA and SF
Redfin will still classify agents as employees but, beginning next year, will transition those in some California markets to an all-commission-based pay program
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 25
Bay Area homesellers cringe, with 1 in 8 losing money at closing table
Some 12.3% of San Francisco homesellers who sold their homes during the 3-month period ending July 31 lost money on the sale
by Ben Verde Sep 6
Corcoran Icon Properties opens new office in San Fran's Cow Hollow
The new office, to be managed by Corcoran Icon Properties Partner Michael Barnacle, is located on bustling Union Street, where trendy restaurants, boutiques and fitness studios are thriving
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 24
Timothy Di Prizito joins AKG | Christie's International Real Estate
The former GM of Joyce Rey's team at Coldwell Banker said he is ready to spread his wings and likes what he sees when it comes to Aaron Kirman's success, Di Prizito exclusively told Inman
Henry Horn Group decamps for Compass in bid to build luxury biz
Rebranded as HHG | Compass, the 12-agent team hails from Corona Del Mar, California-based luxury brokerage Residential Agent, Inc. with operations spanning San Francisco to Los Angeles
'Get creative': As inventory drops, agents dust off trusted techniques
With sales down and inventory low, agents are combing social media, calling expireds and seeking out people with major life milestones. In other words, they're meeting the moment with creativity
by Ben Verde Jul 24
Demand for urban homes will be 'muted' for years: McKinsey
Consulting firm McKinsey & Company has found that pandemic-induced hybrid work is here to stay, for better or worse, ensuring permanent consequences for real estate agents in larger cities
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 13
Hotelier gives up on 2 hotels in San Francisco, citing 'major challenges'
Park Hotels & Resorts CEO Thomas Baltimore says city's 'major challenges' include weak conference outlook, high office vacancy rate and 'street conditions' when announcing the move
by Taylor Anderson Jun 7
Former Compass marketing executive moves to Christie's-Sereno
Jessica Grimes will lead strategic growth and marketing as Christies-Sereno expands throughout the Bay Area
by Ben Verde Jun 6
Massive metro-to-metro home price gaps reach 13-year highs
Early-pandemic migration trends are still impacting market growth, with pandemic boomtowns' home price growth still outpacing historically expensive coastal markets
by Marian McPherson May 23
The seller's market is roaring back as buyers vie for limited inventory
A 'drought' of new listings is driving up prices, reversing the sluggishness of late 2022, and forcing buyers to compete fiercely for homes, according to a new analysis from Zillow
by Jim Dalrymple II May 10